Salem Spartans Set to Face Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL 2025 Clash
Match Overview
The 17th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 will see Salem Spartans go head-to-head against Chepauk Super Gillies. This exciting encounter is set to take place at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground on June 19, starting at 07:15 PM IST.
Salem Spartans' Recent Performance
Salem Spartans faced their first defeat of the season in their last outing against Nellai Royal Kings, losing by 8 wickets. Batting first, they managed to score only 126 runs for 9 wickets, despite a commendable half-century from Hari Nishaanth. This loss leaves them with three wins and one defeat, placing them second in the TNPL 2025 standings.
Chepauk Super Gillies' Winning Streak
In contrast, Chepauk Super Gillies have been on a roll, securing their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the reigning champions, Dindigul Dragons, by 8 runs. With a perfect record of four wins from four matches, they currently lead the points table and will look to extend their winning streak against the Spartans.
Pitch Analysis
The Salem Cricket Foundation Ground typically offers a favorable batting surface. Batsmen can find their rhythm once settled, benefiting from good bounce and pace. As the match progresses, spinners may play a crucial role. Historically, the average first innings score at this venue is around 153, which tends to drop to approximately 131 in subsequent innings. Teams batting first have a better chance of winning compared to those bowling first.
Head-to-Head Record
| SS vs CSG Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches) | |
| Salem Spartans Wins | 4 |
| Chepauk Super Gillies Wins | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Lineups
Salem Spartans: Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek (c), R Kavin (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, R Vivek, M Poiyamozhi, B Kumar, Rahil Shah
(Impact Subs: D Rahul, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, G Shankar J, Eshwar M)
Chepauk Super Gillies: K Aashiq, A Tanwar, B Aparajith (c), D Raj, N Jagadeeshan (wk), T Lokesh Raj, Mokit Hariharan, P Kumar, M Silambarasan, S Singh, V Shankar
(Impact Subs: Sunil Krishna, K Ravinder, R Rajan, Sachin B)
Key Players to Watch
Top Wicketkeeper
- R Kavin | SS: R Kavin has been a standout performer this season, accumulating 84 runs in four matches, including scores of 32 and 48*. He is a valuable addition to any fantasy team.
Top Batters
- H Nishanth | SS: With 1700 runs in 64 TNPL matches, H Nishanth has been in fine form, scoring 139 runs this season, including a crucial 50 in the last match.
- B Aparajith | CSG: A key player for Chepauk, Aparajith has scored 232 runs in four matches this season, including two half-centuries, making him essential for fantasy lineups.
Top All-Rounders
- M Mohammad | SS: An impactful all-rounder, Mohammad has scored 606 runs and taken 69 wickets in his TNPL career, with 8 wickets in just four matches this season.
- Vijay Shankar | CSG: Shankar has contributed significantly with both bat and ball, scoring 148 runs and taking four wickets in four matches this season.
Top Bowlers
- M Poiyamozhi | SS: A consistent wicket-taker, Poiyamozhi has claimed 61 wickets in 44 TNPL matches, including five this season.
- L Raj | CSG: Raj has made an impact this season with seven wickets in four matches, including a five-wicket haul in the last game.